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About

A rules-based strategy that rides TQQQ (3× Nasdaq) when conditions look healthy, fades overbought spikes with UVXY, and shifts to a rotating set of safer assets (dollar, Treasuries, gold, utilities, commodities, volatility) when warning signs appear.
NutHow it works
Step 1 (early warning): if broad bonds lag T‑bills, we switch to a protective mode (“canary”). Step 2 (normal times): if risk signs are healthy (emerging‑markets trend; timber beating gold), hold TQQQ (3× Nasdaq). If things look too hot by RSI (a 0–100 hot/cold meter), briefly hold UVXY (volatility). Step 3 (weak times): rotate into recent winners among dollar, Treasuries (TMF), gold, utilities, commodities, or VIX funds, or use a cautious mix.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy targets higher growth (35.28% annualized vs SPY’s 22.15%), with a Calmar near 1.02. Regime-aware canaries and hedges aim for big upside while capping losses, though drawdowns can exceed the S&P.

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OOS Start Date
Apr 13, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 2%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical multi-asset, leveraged etfs, momentum, mean reversion (rsi), volatility timing, risk-managed growth
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 17 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Stocks
IEO
iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TMF
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (based on the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index; symbol AXTWEN)
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
Stocks

FAQ

A Composer symphony is an automated trading strategy that executes trades based on parameters of your choice. Some symphonies are similar to holding one ETF in normal conditions and rotating to a different ETF when market conditions shift, for example a 5% drop in the S&P 500, while others use complex rules with dozens of triggers. However, complex doesn’t always mean better. A simple, well-structured symphony can be just as effective as an intricate one. Learn more about how symphonies work here.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toTMFandTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 33.46%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 34.63%. The maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline. It's an important metric to evaluate risk and the strategy's behavior during market stress.

To invest in the symphony, simply click the Invest button on this page. You'll need to open an account with Composer if you don't have one yet, then you can start investing. Composer will automatically execute the trades for you based on the strategy's rules. Composer also supports trading individual stocks, ETFs, and options.